Runxuan Li
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Runxuan Li has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Christian Vedder
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Steinbachstrasse 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany
1 shared publication - Constantin Haefner
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
1 shared publication - Costas P. Grigoropoulos
Laser Thermal Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
1 shared publication - Edgar Willenborg
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, Germany
1 shared publication - Manyalibo J. Matthews
Materials Science Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
1 shared publication - Raymond John Beach
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 24 December 2025
- Published by Springer Nature in MRS Bulletin
- Vol. 50 (12) , 1519-1538
A review of laser materials processing paradigms
Laser-based processing of materials has progressed from traditional applications such as macroscale cutting and welding, to sophisticated techniques, including ultrafast micromachining, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering at micro- and nano-metric scales. Innovations in laser source technology, particularly the advent of high-power and ultrashort-pulse lasers, have expanded the range of processable materials, enabled a plethora of manufacturing applications, and propelled groundbreaking research in optics, photonics, electronics, and biomedical domains. In this article, we provide a concise, yet broad review of the congruent evolution of lasers and materials processing, and highlight seminal developments in the field over the years, combined with a critical assessment of the state of the art. Finally, we also provide an outlook on emerging needs, as well as a roadmap of anticipated developments in laser technologies and materials platforms over the next 50 years. Graphic Abstract
- 24 December 2025
- Published by Springer Nature in MRS Bulletin
- Vol. 50 (12) , 1519-1538
Open AccessA review of laser materials processing paradigms
Laser-based processing of materials has progressed from traditional applications such as macroscale cutting and welding, to sophisticated techniques, including ultrafast micromachining, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering at micro- and nano-metric scales. Innovations in laser source technology, particularly the advent of high-power and ultrashort-pulse lasers, have expanded the range of processable materials, enabled a plethora of manufacturing applications, and propelled groundbreaking research in optics, photonics, electronics, and biomedical domains. In this article, we provide a concise, yet broad review of the congruent evolution of lasers and materials processing, and highlight seminal developments in the field over the years, combined with a critical assessment of the state of the art. Finally, we also provide an outlook on emerging needs, as well as a roadmap of anticipated developments in laser technologies and materials platforms over the next 50 years. Graphic Abstract